Finding the motivation to start estate planning is not always easy. You may have gone back and forth between starting on your plan and putting it off for another year. However, having a plan in place sooner rather than later typically proves more beneficial because a...
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Year: 2020
Distracted drivers put everyone at risk
There is a lot going on in today’s world, and focusing on just one thing at a time might feel impossible at times. But no matter how hard it may feel, you know just how important it is to pay attention while driving. Unfortunately, this does not change the fact that...
Truckers face injury risks on and off the road
The American Trucking Association reported that the number of truck operators in Pennsylvania and across the United States exceeds 3.5 million. If you are one of them, then this is for you. Many hours behind the wheel of a big rig takes its toll on your body and mind....
Handling debt during estate administration
Mourning the loss of a loved one or dear friend is never easy. You might take comfort in the fact that he or she trusted you enough to put you in charge of estate administration, but grief can make it hard to navigate. Unfortunately, there are some who may try to take...
Ways to get compensation after a drunk driving accident
Despite decades of warnings and law enforcement campaigns, motorists in Pennsylvania still too often get behind the wheel while they are drunk or drugged. Sadly, because driving under the influence often leads to serious errors and lapses in judgment, drunk driving...
Know how to minimize the effects of serious car accident injuries
Motor vehicle accidents span the spectrum of severity. Some individuals are able to escape their wrecks with nothing more than a story to tell, while those on the other end of the spectrum suffer catastrophic injuries that affect their brain and/or spinal cord. Those...
People from all walks of life need estate plans
People in Western Pennsylvania of all ages and states of life can benefit from at least some basic estate planning. Far from being a necessity only for the wealthiest people, estate planning actually is critical for a broad cross-section of our region’s population....
Getting started with estate planning
The first steps on planning for your family’s financial future are sometimes the most difficult and may be put off until it is too late. With some guidance and undertaking basic tasks, estate planning is not as difficult and can help assure that your property is...
Who may be legally liable for a truck accident?
It is often noted that truck accidents can result in catastrophic accidents and injuries for victims. The size disparity between commercial trucks, often weighing as much as 80,000 pounds, and passenger vehicles, which typically weigh around 3,000 pounds, can result...
Reasons a claim for workers’ compensation may be denied
This blog recently discussed the important benefits available to injured workers and their families through workers compensation. There are many different requirements and timelines associated with a claim for workers’ compensation that injured workers and their...